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Ascendis Pharma · 3 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Scientific Materials and Professional Training - 1764

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$175K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. The Global Scientific Training Specialist plays a pivotal role in designing, delivering, and maintaining high-impact scientific training programs for Medical Affairs professionals worldwide.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth Care

Responsibilities

Research, design and develop scientifically accurate, engaging, and interactive training materials (e.g., presentations, eLearning modules, job aids etc.)

Share content with subject matter experts to ensure content reflects the latest scientific and therapeutic area advancements and submit to content alignment

Conduct quarterly reviews and updates of training curricula to maintain relevance and compliance with regulatory standards

Lead live and virtual training sessions for global Medical Affairs teams, ensuring high levels of engagement and knowledge retention

Develop and support regional trainers in the conjunction with the learning academy making sure we maintain a collaboration with the medical directors

Utilize adult learning principles and innovative instructional design techniques to enhance learning experiences

Develop and execute both onboarding programs for new Medical Affairs team members, ensuring a smooth transition and foundational understanding of scientific and operational competencies

Monitor progress and provide feedback to ensure successful integration and performance

Manage and update content within the LMS, ensuring accurate tracking of training completion and compliance

Collaborate with IT and instructional design teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize user experience

Serve as a mentor to Medical Affairs Fellows, providing guidance, feedback, and support in their professional development

Facilitate learning pathways and career development discussions aligned with organizational goals

Partner with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial to align training initiatives with strategic objectives

Support global training rollouts and localization efforts to ensure cultural and regional relevance

Qualification

Instructional DesignScientific TrainingContent DevelopmentLearning Management SystemFacilitation SkillsProject ManagementMultilingual CapabilitiesAdult Learning PrinciplesTherapeutic Area ExperienceTraining CertificationMentoringCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills